Colliers International Group (FRA:FSV) Debt-to-EBITDA : 6.03 (As of Mar. 2026) — 75% Above Median

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FRA:FSV Colliers International Group Inc FRA:FSV
78 GF Score
Price €81.50
GF Value €118.78
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What is Colliers International Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Colliers International Group FRA:FSV -2.40% 78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 3.44. GuruFocus rates FRA:FSV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €118.78. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,270 Real Estate companies, Colliers International Group ranks better than 60.87% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Colliers International Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €262 Mil. Colliers International Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,029 Mil. Colliers International Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €380 Mil. Colliers International Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.03.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:FSV' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13   Med: 3.44   Max: 52.15
Current: 4.04

During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Colliers International Group was 52.15. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 3.44.

FRA:FSV's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
60.87% of 1270 companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 5.625 vs FRA:FSV: 4.04

Colliers International Group  (FRA:FSV) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Colliers International Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Colliers International Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Colliers International Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Colliers International Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA
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Colliers International Group Quarterly Data
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FRA:FSV vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Colliers International Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Real Estate Industry

For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Colliers International Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(205.877 + 1746.08) / 549.203
=3.55

Colliers International Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(262.269 + 2029.189) / 380.28
=6.03

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.03 mean?
Colliers International Group (FRA:FSV) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.03 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Colliers International Group. This is 75% above median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.13 to 52.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Colliers International Group ranks #497 out of 1270 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 39.1%.
Is Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Colliers International Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.03 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 52.15. The Real Estate industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Colliers International Group's value of 6.03 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colliers International Group ranks #497 out of 1270 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Colliers International Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colliers International Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Colliers International Group ranks #497 out of 1270 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Colliers International Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63. Colliers International Group's value of 6.03 is 7.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Colliers International Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.13 to 52.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 5.63, Colliers International Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Real Estate company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Real Estate companies is 5.63, based on 1,270 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Colliers International Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.03 is 7.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Colliers International Group. For the Real Estate industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colliers International Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.03, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 3.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colliers International Group stock overvalued right now?
Colliers International Group (FRA:FSV) has a current Debt-to-EBITDA of 6.03. The stock's GF Value™ is €118.78, compared to a current price of €81.50 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.03, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 7.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 5.63. Colliers International Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colliers International Group (FRA:FSV), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 6.03 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Colliers International Group (FRA:FSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colliers International Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €81.50 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €118.78.

Key valuation signals for FRA:FSV:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 6.03 (75% above median its 10-year median of 3.44)
  • GF Value™: €118.78 vs. price of €81.50 (31.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.2% above the Real Estate median (#497 of 1270)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Colliers International Group Business Description

Address 1140 Bay Street, Suite 4000, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5S 2B4
Colliers International Group Inc provides commercial real estate professional services and investment management to corporate and institutional clients across different countries around the world. Its operating segments are Commercial Real Estate, Engineering and Investment Management. Maximum revenue for the company is generated from its Commercial Real Estate segment, which offers services like transaction and debt finance services, outsourcing in property management, valuation and advisory, loan servicing, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States followed by Canada, Euro currency countries, Australia, the United Kingdom, Poland, China, India, and other regions.
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